Best 6 Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our Spicy Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs recipe, a tantalizing dish that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. This delectable recipe presents a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, resulting in a mouthwatering experience that will leave you craving more. Perfectly glazed chicken thighs, infused with a symphony of aromatic spices, are roasted to perfection, achieving a crispy golden-brown exterior that encases succulent, tender meat. Drizzled with a luscious honey glaze spiked with a touch of heat, these chicken thighs transform into a culinary masterpiece.

Accompanying this main course is an array of delectable side dishes that will complement the bold flavors of the chicken. Garlic Butter Roasted Green Beans, with their vibrant color and crisp-tender texture, add a refreshing contrast to the richness of the chicken. Parmesan Roasted Potatoes, golden and crispy, provide a hearty and satisfying accompaniment that will delight your palate. And for those seeking a touch of sweetness, our Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes offer a delightful balance with their caramelized exterior and tender, flavorful interior.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HONEY-AND-SOY-GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS



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In this simple weeknight recipe, chicken thighs are tossed with a sweet-salty glaze made of honey and soy sauce that caramelizes into a sticky coating as it roasts in the oven. Serve the sliced chicken with bibb lettuce cups for wrapping, or over steamed rice to catch all the juices. Leftovers can be chopped and combined with vegetables for a tasty clean-out-the-fridge fried rice.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (see tip)
5 tablespoons mild honey, such as clover, acacia or orange blossom
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and black pepper
8 small bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 minutes. Add the soy sauce and honey and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. (You'll want to cook attentively for this step, as the syrupy mixture can burn if it cooks too long.) Turn off the heat then whisk in the butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • On an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Add half the glaze and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and toss the chicken to coat. Arrange in an even layer, skin side up, and roast until browned, 15 minutes. Brush the chicken all over with 2 tablespoons of the remaining glaze. Roast until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle the chicken with the remaining glaze and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 691, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 961 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

SPICY HONEY - GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS



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This chicken is wonderfully sweet and spicy..not too sweet..just right with the spices. It kind of reminds me of the Chinese chicken on a stick. My family loves it..kept asking when I would make it again. I used thighs, I am sure you could use breasts. I like thighs, because they are always moist and to me more flavorful. Also,...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tsp garlic powder
4 tsp chili powder
2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
cooking spray
HONEY GLAZE
6 Tbsp honey
2 tsp cider vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. If only making 1/2 the amount of chicken, cut the amount of spices in half. In a large bowl; combine the first 6 ingredients.
  • 2. Add chicken to bowl; toss to coat well. I left it sit in the spices for a good 2 hours.
  • 3. Place chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil chicken 15 - 20 minutes on each side.
  • 4. Combine honey and vinegar in a small bowl, stirring well.
  • 5. Remove chicken from oven; brush each thigh with the honey mixture, place back under the broiler for about 5 minutes or until starts to get a golden brown, making sure not to burn. Repeat on the other side. I then place on a platter and let it rest a few minutes, then if any glaze is left, brush each thigh again, right before serving.
  • 6. They are delicious..Enjoy!

SPICY HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN



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This is a simple worknight dish that will totally surprise you with flavor. It's great because every cook I know has all of these ingredients in their cupboards already! I got this recipe from a Cooking Light magazine and I serve it with pan fried broccoli and sweet hawaiian rolls. You can either use chicken breasts, or chicken thighs, and I recommend using boneless and skinless! This has only a medium spicy level, so just increase or decrease red pepper flakes to your taste... and enjoy!

Provided by MelvinsWifey

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
8 chicken thighs
6 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together first 7 ingredients (all the dry spices.).
  • Place chicken pieces in the large bowl and toss to coat. Make sure each piece of chicken is entirely covered with the spice mix.
  • Line a baking pan with foil and place coated chicken pieces on it with space between each piece.
  • In a small bowl, mix honey and vinegar with a whisk and set aside.
  • Put chicken under the broiler for 5 minutes.
  • Turn chicken pieces once, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Take out and drizzle or brush on 1/2 of the honey mixture. Cook 3 minutes.
  • Turn pieces one last time and brush on the other half of the honey mixture. Cook until done, and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.

SPICY HONEY-BRUSHED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Make and share this Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Chicken

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
cooking spray
6 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add chicken; toss to coat.
  • Place chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Broil chicken 5 minutes on each side.
  • Combine honey and vinegar in a small bowl.
  • Remove chicken from oven; brush 1/4 cup honey mixture on chicken.
  • Broil 1 minute.
  • Remove chicken from oven and turn over.
  • Brush chicken with remaining honey mixture.
  • Broil 1 additional minute or until chicken is done.

ASIAN GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Slightly spicy, but the sweetness tames the heat. Serve with rice.

Provided by Essanaye

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup rice vinegar
5 tablespoons honey
⅓ cup soy sauce (such as Silver Swan®)
¼ cup Asian (toasted) sesame oil
3 tablespoons Asian chili garlic sauce
3 tablespoons minced garlic
salt to taste
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Whisk the vinegar, honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, garlic, and salt in a bowl until smooth. Pour half the marinade into a large plastic zipper bag; retain the other half of the sauce. Place the chicken thighs into the bag containing marinade, squeeze all the air out of the bag, and seal. Shake a few times to coat chicken; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning bag once or twice.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Pour the other half of the marinade into a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, to thicken sauce. Remove the chicken from the bag; discard used marinade. Place chicken thighs into a 9x13-inch baking dish, and brush with 1/3 of the thickened marinade from the saucepan.
  • Bake 30 minutes, basting one more time after 10 minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted into a chicken thigh should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Let stand for 5 or 10 minutes; meanwhile, bring remaining marinade back to a boil for 1 or 2 minutes, and serve chicken with marinade. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 40.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1852.3 mg, Sugar 22 g

HOT MUSTARD AND HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN



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Asian hot mustard powder is a versatile pantry staple that can quickly transform into a spicy sauce, glaze or dressing. Here, the hot mustard is tamed with sweet honey and balanced by fragrant garlic for a savory glaze that caramelizes on chicken when roasted. Once cooked, the chicken receives a final basting for a fresh burst of spicy flavor. Make a double batch of the glaze, as it also tastes great on pork chops and grilled shrimp. Leftover chicken can quickly become a salad the next day; just chop and toss with spinach or romaine and a simple vinaigrette.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, easy, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup hot Asian mustard powder (or English dry mustard, such as Colman's)
6 tablespoons mild honey, such as clove or acacia
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated garlic
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
1 pound carrots, peeled and quartered lengthwise
1 pound fingerling potatoes, sliced ½-inch thick
1/4 cup neutral oil, such as safflower or canola
6 chicken legs (about 3½ pounds), drumsticks and thighs separated
Chopped scallions or chives, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large heatproof bowl, whisk mustard powder with ¼ cup very hot water until well combined; let stand 5 minutes. (The heat of the water will activate and release the mustard's spicy flavor.) Add honey, soy sauce, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt, and whisk to combine. Reserve half of the sauce in a small bowl for basting.
  • On a rimmed sheet tray, combine carrots, potatoes and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season with salt and pepper, toss to evenly coat, and spread in an even layer.
  • Rub chicken with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Add to the large bowl with the sauce and toss to evenly coat, then arrange on top of the vegetables.
  • Roast until vegetables are tender and chicken is golden and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Divide chicken and vegetables among plates and baste chicken all over with the remaining sauce. Pour sheet pan juices into a small bowl and skim off any excess fat.
  • Spoon over pan juices, garnish with scallions and serve with lemon wedges.

Tips:

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is safe to eat.
  • For a crispier skin, pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can bake the chicken thighs in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • To make the honey glaze, you can use any type of honey you like. If you want a sweeter glaze, use a light-colored honey. If you want a more complex flavor, use a dark-colored honey.
  • If you don't have Sriracha, you can substitute another hot sauce, such as Tabasco or cayenne pepper sauce.
  • Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This recipe for spicy honey-glazed chicken thighs is an easy and delicious way to enjoy chicken thighs. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the honey glaze is sweet and spicy. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. With a few simple tips, you can make sure the chicken is cooked perfectly and the glaze is just the right consistency. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook chicken thighs, give this recipe a try.

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